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China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded a state visit in Washington, D.C., characterized by high-profile ceremony but few public policy breakthroughs. While the leaders discussed trade and technology, the contentious issue of Taiwan was reportedly addressed only in private, leaving the status of U.S.-China relations regarding the island unchanged. Observers are now watching for future meetings between the two leaders, which both sides confirmed will occur before the end of the year.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.
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Lai drew Beijing's criticism, accusing him of disregarding facts.
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President Lai Ching-te said in a National Day speech that his country is boosting defense spending to 'deter war' with China. It comes after US President Donald Trump asked Taiwan to pay for US protection.
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From coffee competitions to literature awards, Beijing appears to be working to limit Taiwan's international cultural and political impact.
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TSMC's September net revenue came in at 511.86 billion New Taiwan dollars
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Taiwan's defense minister says U.S. arms sales to Taiwan remain unchanged, despite a stalled $14 billion package
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President Donald Trump disputed that he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if he wanted to buy weapons from the United States, contradicting an account from the U.S. ambassador to China.
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At a high-profile summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington, there was much talk of trade and artificial intelligence. One of the most contentious issues, Taiwan, was only discussed in private.
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In his talks with President Trump, the Chinese leader used praise, warnings and wartime history to challenge American support for Taiwan and Japan.
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President Trump and Chinese leader Xi went heavy on the ceremony and light on deliverables as they danced around Taiwan and Iran during two days in Washington.
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China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan - but hasn't got as much as it would have hoped for.
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Xi Jinping’s visit heavy on symbolism but no sign closed-door meeting yielded breakthroughs on thorny issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and IranDonald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday, with talks on AI, trade and a growing US-China strategic rivalry expected to feature on an elaborate state visit
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President lays out red carpet as treasury secretary announces extension of ‘Busan agreement’ pausing trade war hostilitiesAI, trade, Taiwan and climate: what will and won’t be on agenda at Trump-Xi summitDonald Trump has welcomed Xi Jinping to the US, taking the unusual step of greeting the Chinese leader on the tarmac
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The two superpowers seek greater dialogue despite differences over issues such as Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade.
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Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved.
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US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for talks on trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran.
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President Trump hosted Xi Jinping at the White House on the Chinese leader's first trip to Washington in more than 10 years. The pair held two meetings, and while the status of the press pool was still in doubt, they delivered remarks. Trump and the First Lady will host a State Dinner on Thursday. Nick Schifrin reports
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina spoke with Tony Dokoupil on Thursday about President Trump's state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinese coordination with Iran, the Taiwan arms race and more.